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Twin Cities Campus
Sustainable Agriculture Systems MinorHorticultural Science
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Director of Graduate Studies for the Sustainable Agriculture Systems Minor, 305 Alderman Hall, 1970 Folwell Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 (612-625-8597)
Email:
jgross@umn.edu
The minor in sustainable agriculture systems offers master's (MA and MS) and doctoral students an interdisciplinary curriculum that considers the biological, sociological, and economic aspects of agriculture. The minor emphasizes a holistic perspective to designing farming and food systems and solving problems in agriculture. The importance of yield and profitability are balanced by considerations of the environment and the health and social well-being of producers, consumers, and communities. A unique component of the minor is an on-site internship with growers, grassroots organizations, or public agencies working in sustainable agriculture. The minor complements graduate programs in ecology, plant biology, public health, public affairs, sociology, geography, political science, and public affairs, as well as majors in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Admission is contingent upon prior admission to a master's or doctoral degree-granting program.
Special Application Requirements:
Students must complete Graduate Minor Request form linked below on OneStop Student Services.
https://onestop.umn.edu/academics/grad-and-professional/add-or-remove-graduate-minor
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
Master's Minor (6 Credits)
All students pursuing the Sustainable Agriculture Systems minor as a Master's student must complete both required coursework and electives.
Required Coursework (3 credits)
Take the following courses. SAGR 8020 should be taken for 1 credit.
SAGR 8010 - Colloquium in Sustainable Agriculture
(2.0 cr)
SAGR 8020 - Field Experience in Sustainable Agriculture
(1.0-4.0 cr)
Electives (3 credits)
Select at least 3 credits of electives in consultation with the Sustainable Agriculture Systems director of graduate studies.
Doctoral Minor (12 credits)
All students pursuing the Sustainable Agriculture Systems minor as a Doctoral student must complete both required coursework and electives.
Required Coursework (6 credits)
Take the following courses. SAGR 8020 should be taken for 1 credit.
AGRO 5321 - Ecology of Agricultural Systems
(3.0 cr)
SAGR 8010 - Colloquium in Sustainable Agriculture
(2.0 cr)
SAGR 8020 - Field Experience in Sustainable Agriculture
(1.0-4.0 cr)
Electives (6 credits)
Select at least 6 credits of electives in consultation with the Sustainable Agriculture Systems director of graduate studies.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Masters
Doctoral
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